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Global Compact & fulfilled Communication of Progress (COP) requirements • New Sustainability Strategy overview page including our 2022 AIP ESG metrics • New ESG Performance page with ESG ratings, awards, and certifications • Increased disclosures on carbon emissions, including disclosure of Climate Change Scenario Analysis • Added new Product Stewardship and Chemical Management policies • Enhanced data reporting for Workforce Demographics • Improved social disclosures on human rights, dependent care and special leave and strategic training management 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Launching integrated sustainability website in parallel with report Aligned with leading reporting frameworks 9 ESG PERFORMANCE & AWARDS 10 84th ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE 2 1 3 (as of 6/30/22) 2022 O U TLO O K $429 $490 2021 2022E $3.05 $3.50 2021 2022E FY 2022 GUIDANCE (TOTAL COMPANY: CURRENT PORTFOLIO) 12 Sales Adjusted Operating Income $4,819 $5,100 2021 2022E + 6% Adjusted EPS + 14% + 15% (in millions) (in millions) (+ 9% excluding FX) (+ 18% excluding FX) (+ 20% excluding FX) 13 CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE ($ millions) 2022E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 400$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (90) CapEx for Clariant Integration (10) CapEx for IT System Upgrade (15) Total CapEx (115) Free Cash Flow 285$ Adjusted EBITDA 635$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 1.6x 14 DYNEEMA / DISTRIBUTION UPDATES • Strong performance so far in 2022 in-line with our modeling • Acquisition to be finalized as early as September 1, pending standard regulatory process and closing conditions • Encouraging interest thus far from potential buyers for world-class business with a strong track record • Second round bids due in August DISTRIBUTION 15 PRO FORMA MODELING UPDATE 2022E ($M) Revenue 5,100$ 415$ 5,515$ (1,635)$ 3,880$ Adjusted EBITDA 635 130 765 (109) 656 EBITDA % 12% 31% 14% 7% 17% Adj.
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Global Compact • Highlights ESG Performance, including ratings, awards, and certifications • Features increased carbon emissions disclosures, including Climate Change Scenario Analysis and Scope 3 emissions data • Outlines Sustainable Supplier Program, designed to enable supplier evaluation & collaboration • Reflects Great Place To Work® culture focused on safety, employee engagement and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion 2022 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 19 Avient Confidential 20 • Virtual presentation to be held September 20, 2023 • Leadership will be conducting an investor-focused presentation around our sustainable solutions portfolio • Deep dive into how we enable customers to achieve their sustainability goals SUSTAINABILITY DAY 20 …are Growing at Twice the Rate as Conventional Products Sustainably-Branded Products… STAKEHOLDER INFLUENCE DRIVES DEMAND Consumers Are demanding recyclability and eco- conscious products Governments Are mandating changes through legislation, taxes, and regional accords Brand Owners Have committed to ambitious goals to achieve sustainability metrics 21 AP P EN D IX 24 Performance Additives 16% Pigments 12% TiO2 10% Dyestuffs 2% Polyethylene 11% Nylon 6% Polypropylene 5% Styrenic Block Copolymer 5% Other Raw Materials 33% ~40% hydrocarbon based (Grey shaded materials are hydrocarbon based, includes portion of “Other Raw Materials”) Non-hydrocarbon based materials 2022 pro forma results for the acquisition of Avient Protective Materials RAW MATERIAL BASKET PEER COMPARISONS AVIENT IS ASSET LIGHT Capex / Revenue 2023E (%) Avient Specialty Formulators Other Specialty / Chemical Companies Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of August 17, 2023 Note: Avient reflects 2023 estimated revenue of $3,280 and estimated run-rate CAPEX of $110M. 26 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 4 5 5 7 7 9 10 A vi en t K W R P P G F U L A V Y R P M F M C H U N C E E C L A S H H X L E M N S C L FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION Source: Peer data per Bloomberg as of August 17, 2023 Note: Free cash flow conversion calculated as (Adjusted EBITDA – Capex) / Adjusted EBITDA.
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Microsoft Word - Q4 release 2.14.23 430PM 1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avient Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results • Fourth quarter and full year GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $(0.19) and $0.90 • Fourth quarter and full year adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.39 and $2.69 exceeds prior guidance of $0.29 and $2.60 due to better-than-expected orders for personal protection products from Avient Protective Materials (“APM”) and cost reductions • On a pro forma basis, fourth quarter and full year adjusted EPS of $0.42 and $3.04 exceeded prior guidance of $0.33 and $2.95, respectively • Strong working capital performance to finish the year resulted in cash flow from operations of approximately $400 million for 2022; full year free cash flow of approximately $290 million • Paid down additional $200 million of debt for a year-end net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA of 2.9x which improved from prior projections • Earned fourth Great Place to Work® certification, achieving the highest employee engagement scores in the history of the company CLEVELAND – February 15, 2023 – Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable solutions, today announced its fourth quarter and full year results for 2022.
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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
44 PROXY STATEMENT 2022 | Annual Meeting of Shareholders
2021 Company performance highlights include:
• Full-year 2021 EPS from continuing operations was $2.51, compared to $1.46 in 2020, an increase
of 72%;
• Record sales growth of 27% over 2020 to $4.8 billion;
• Increased adjusted EPS 58% from $1.93 (pro forma for the Clariant Color acquisition) to $3.05(1)
driven by demand for sustainable solutions, healthcare applications and composites
technologies;
• Increased our dividend on an annualized basis by 12% to $0.95; the 11th consecutive year of
annual increase;
• Our 0.55 injury incident rate (per 100 full-time workers per year) is world-class in our industry;
• Certified once again as an ACC Responsible Care® organization for outstanding environmental,
health and safety performance;
• Continued our journey of improving our culture: received our 3rd consecutive certification as a
Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute; joined the United Nations Global
Compact; and recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek;
• The SEM business delivered record operating income of $132 million, up 40% from 2020, driven by
high demand for our composites and other specialty solutions serving the consumer and
healthcare end markets;
• The CAI business grew revenue 18% and operating income 34%.
With respect to the Clariant Color
Integration Objectives described above, the Committee determined all objectives had been met or
exceeded as we prioritized safety training and education and retained ACC Responsible Care certification,
grew revenue and cross-selling leads, successfully engaged employees, achieving our third consecutive
certification as a Great Place to Work® by the Great Place to Work Institute, and achieved $54 million of
cost synergies.
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FX) 2022 GROWTH PROJECTIONS (TOTAL COMPANY) 19 $3.05 $3.50 2021 2022E Full Year – Adjusted EPS + 15% (+ 17% excluding FX) $0.89 $0.95 2021 2022E Q1 – Adjusted EPS + 7% (+ 10% excluding FX) ($ millions) Q1 Full Year Q1 Full Year 2021 - Actual 1,162$ 4,819$ 123$ 429$ Sustainable Solutions 27 110 12 44 Healthcare 15 66 4 13 Composites (excl.Outdoor High Performance) 11 29 5 13 Outdoor High Performance Applications (7) (20) (4) (10) Growth in Asia / LATAM 10 51 3 11 Other 57 115 9 12 Sub-total 1,275$ 5,170$ 152$ 512$ Wage Inflation and Overtime (12) (18) Other Supply Chain Costs (4) (7) FX Impact (25) (70) (4) (8) Synergies 4 15 Travel, Other Employee Costs (1) (4) 2022 - Estimated 1,250$ 5,100$ 135$ 490$ Sales Adjusted Operating Income 2022 SALES AND OI – Q1 AND FULL YEAR (TOTAL COMPANY) 20 ($ millions) 2021 2022E Cash Flow from Operating Activities 234$ 385$ Less: Run-Rate CapEx (86) (90) CapEx for Clariant Integration (15) (20) CapEx for IT System Upgrade - (25) Total CapEx (101) (135) Free Cash Flow 133$ 250$ Adjusted EBITDA 581$ 635$ Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA 2.2x 1.8x 21 CASH FLOW / LEVERAGE 22 • Record results – highest level of sales ($4.8B) and earnings ($3.05 adjusted EPS) in company history • Successful Clariant Color integration – net debt to adjusted EBITDA reduced to 2.2x, one-year ahead of schedule • Recognized as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek • Earned 3rd consecutive Great Place to Work certification 2021 HIGHLIGHTS 23 • 15% adjusted EPS growth to $3.50, led by growth in sustainable solutions and increased synergy realization • Continued strong synergy capture from the Clariant Color integration: $75M anticipated run-rate synergies by the end of 2022 • Adjusted EBITDA of $635M represents 9% growth above 2021 – 11% excluding the impact of foreign currencies • Deleveraged to 1.8x net debt to adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2022 2022 SUMMARY PEER COMPARISONS 25 As a specialty formulator, we don’t require significant capital investment, as compared to the base resin raw material suppliers we purchase from.